Describe and compare the economies of Australia and Brazil

Topic Describe and compare the economies of Australia and Brazil

Marking criteria Critical analysis 55%; research depth 30%; presentation/creativity 15%

Length 2700 words

Assessment Major Assignment – report.

Objective of the assignment The objective of the assignment is to contribute to the learning outcomes for this subject (see p3) by providing practice in

(a) researching the economic characteristics of two economies, and selecting a limited number of variables which best describe their similarities and differences

(b) obtaining data describing those characteristics, interpreting and presenting them clearly and simply as a ?�picture’ of a real economy

(c) researching critical background on the two economies in order to explain their current economic situation and suggest their likely future states and

(d) using this material to illustrate the factors at work in the two economies, focusing on the differences and similarities between them, and what this may suggest in terms of their respective business environments.